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As reported by Azstarnet.com, my husband and I rented a car from Hertz in Munich last summer. The rental process was incredibly time-consuming, and after 45 minutes at the rental desk a five-minute walk to the garage and then another 30-minute wait in the garage, we received our vehicle. Read Article

According to Eturbonews.com Thai Tourist Police are promoting the use of an app, Tourist Buddy, which is now available at the iTunes store. The free app, currently available only for iOS devices like the iPhone and iPad, is packed with travel and safety advice for tourists and travelers around Thailand. Read Article

As reported by Bizjournals.com If there’s one thing you shouldn’t buy from a fly-by-night seller, it’s airline tickets. Take it from a guy who once had to buy a boarding pass at the Hanoi airport with a sweaty $100 bill pulled out of a boot. Read Article

Bangkokpost.com reported that fourteen Russian tourists are demanding that police speed up their investigation into a scam by a Russian travel company in Pattaya. The tourists told the superintendent of Pattaya Police Station on Saturday that they had paid a total of 3 million baht for package tours but the operator did not keep her [...]

On February 6 2013, officers in the General Directorate of Investigations in Cairo have arrested a man accused of running a fake travel business. Mohammad Attia got sentenced for 11 years after he was found guilty of 14 different fraud and scam charges. Victims told police that Mohammad Attia charged a large fee and promised [...]

According to Huardian.co.uk the two women sit in a grimy flat in west Delhi. The sound of traffic filters through the curtained windows. It is dark and they are talking about their rescue a few hours before and how – if – they might get back to their homes almost 1,000 miles away. Read Article

Attorney General Linda Kelly cautions consumers, both travelers and property owners, to be on the lookout for scams that are linked to summer vacation rentals and vacations. “Internet sites, like Craigslist, or other online classified ads, are a popular place for consumers searching for last minute rental bargains or homeowners who are hoping to earn [...]

Almost half of UK holidaymakers buy counterfeit goods when abroad, often after being duped into believing they were saving money on branded handbags, clothes and other items, according to a new report.Read Article